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6Nov

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Watch: Rishabh Pant departs for Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking mother’s blessings | Off the field News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant with his mother (X Photo) New Delhi: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant on Wednesday took his mother's blessings before departing for Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.Pant concluded the recent three-Test series against New Zealand as the top scorer. He achieved this feat by scoring two half-centuries in the Mumbai Test.Pant on Wednesday also jumped five places to grab 6th spot in the latest ICC Test batting rankings.Watch: Rishabh Pant takes mother’s blessings before heading to Border-Gavaskar TrophyPant scored 261 runs in six innings, averaging 43.50 runs per innings. He scored three half-centuries and his highest score was 99.Prior to the New Zealand series, Pant returned to Test cricket with a century against Bangladesh. He scored 161 runs in two Tests and averaged 53.66...

6Nov

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India rely on the kindness of others as WTC final dreams fade

Indian players during the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on November 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Coaches and selectors who train themselves to spot ability in a young player are reluctant to acknowledge its decline as the same player ages. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R. Ashwin are all fabulous performers, verging on the great even. But if the team to Australia were selected today based purely on current form, none of them would find a place in it. ‘Introspection’ is a key word in politics and sport in India, but there’s seldom any evidence of it following a major defeat. After losing two Tests and the series, India continued to display the kind of arrogance – prete...

1Nov

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Ind vs NZ third Test: Kiwis opt to bat in pursuit of whitewash

New Zealand’s Will Young in action during the first day of the 3rd Test match against India at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on November 1, 2024 | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third and final Test in Mumbai on Friday (November 1, 2024).Pacer Mohammed Siraj returned the side in place of Jasprit Bumrah, who has not fully recovered from his viral illness, in the only change to India's playing XI.Having sealed the series 2-0, the visitors made two changes to their line-up.ALSO READ: The series loss is obviously hurting, and it should hurt, says GambhirLeft-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who starred in the Pune Test with a 13-wicket m...

31Oct

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India vs NZ 3rd Test preview: India keen to avoid embarrassing whitewash

Virat Kohli during the practice session ahead of India vs New Zealand 3rd Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It’s high time India’s batters come good in the first innings | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini So dominant has India been at home, especially in the last decade, that visiting sides rarely have the upper hand in India. But over the next five days – despite the rest of the country being in a festive mood – Rohit Sharma and Co. will have to deal with the dreadful thought of India being whitewashed in a Test series, that too at home!What seemed unthinkable till a fortnight ago appears to be a real possibility over the next five days. Tom Latham’s New Zealand has already created a record in Pune by winning ...

29Oct

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EXCLUSIVE | I am very hungry to get an international match: Ishan Kishan | Cricket News – Times of India

File image of wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan (Photo Source: X) It has been eleven months since Ishan Kishan played for India. A T20I in Guwahati, versus Australia, was the 26-year-old's last outing for the national side. He has been away from the set-up and undergoing the grind in the domestic circuit to impress the men who matter. Again. Since taking a break for personal reasons during the South Africa tour last year, the wicketkeeper-batter recharged his batteries during a long camp in Baroda alongside Hardik Pandya earlier this year and hasn't missed a game since.Starting with the DY Patil T20 tournament, he started taking those baby steps and has been a regular fixture in the domestic team. Indian Premier League, Buchi Babu multi-day tournament for Jharkhand, Duleep Trophy, Irani Cu...

28Oct

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MS Dhoni lauds modern Test cricket for its aggressive, result-oriented approach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer and former World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni has praised the evolving nature of Test cricket, specifically highlighting how teams now focus on getting results rather than settling for draws. Speaking at an event in Goa, Dhoni expressed admiration for the aggressive mindset teams have adopted, making Test cricket more exciting and result-driven.Dhoni reflected on how cricket has evolved across all formats. "You can give cricket any term you want to, but what we have seen is that cricket has evolved. The way people are playing is very different. There was a time when in ODIs something was considered a safe score, and now that score isn’t safe even in T20s," Dhoni said.He explained that while the terms used to describe new styles of play, such as "aggres...

25Oct

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Why have India not picked Kuldeep Yadav for Border-Gavaskar Trophy? | Cricket News – Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo). Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named an 18-member Indian cricket team squad for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The series begins on November 22 in Perth followed by matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.Besides Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel, two of the most notable absences in the squad, there is no Kuldeep Yadav either.The left-arm wrist-spinner featured in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru before making way for Washington Sundar in Pune for the second contest.BCCI clarified the reason behind not naming the 29-year-old in the tour Down Under.“Kuldeep Yadav was unavailable for selection for the tour of Australia since he has been referred to the BCCI Centre of Excellence after the end of the ongoi...

25Oct

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IND vs NZ second Test: Day 2 in pictures

New Zealand’s day on every count! Mitchell Santner broke the back of India’s batting and gave the Kiwis a comprehensive 103-run lead. Tom Latham then played a captain’s knock to ensure New Zealand tightened its noose around India. New Zealand is on the cusp of a historic series win in India. Can India mark a miraculous turnaround with New Zealand leading by 301 runs!(India vs New Zealand Day 1 in pictures)Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner proved to be nemesis for the Indian batsmen as he claimed seven wickets in the first innings and his effort enabled India to be dismissed for 156, in Pune on October 25, 2024Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash Virat Kohli was dimissed by Mitchell Santner for 1 in the second Test in Pune.Photo: K. Bhagya Pra...

25Oct

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IND vs NZ second test: New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner spins India out in first innings during the second test in Pune

New Zealand Mitchell Santner celebrates after taking a wicket on day 2 of the second Test against India in Pune on October 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash Once is an aberration. Twice is a pattern. The venue changed. So did the conditions. But India’s batters staged a first-innings meek surrender for the second week in succession. As a result, New Zealand tightened its noose around India and found itself in with a realistic chance of winning its maiden Test series on Indian soil.Mitchell Santner’s (7/53) clever variation in speed – combined with inexplicable strokeplay by India’s batters – not only resulted in his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests but also helped New Zealand bundle India out for 156 ...

23Oct

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Gautam Gambhir: ‘With T20 cricket…’Gambhir on Team India’s aggressive approach in Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team is showcasing an aggressive approach playing fearless cricket and making tactical decisions for the team's benefit.Backing the approach, Gambhir said that now with T20 cricket around, there won't be many draws in Test cricket."Draws are boring. With T20 cricket around, I don't think we will see a lot of draws in Tests," Gambhir said on Wednesday while addressing a press conference on the eve the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.Long Rope for KL Rahul l Gill, Pant fit for 2nd Test l 2025 IPL Retentions | Beyond the BoundaryAs it has always been the case, the home team is playing their cards close to their chest regarding the likely combination and playing XI."In any Test match, picking up a playing XI is always tough...

23Oct

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Ind vs NZ: The joys and sorrows of the high-risk game in a single frame

Gautam Gambhir, seen here with Rohit Sharma, has spoken of developing a team that can score 400 in a day and also bat for two days to salvage a draw. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K. To his credit, skipper Rohit Sharma said he had made a mistake batting first on the Bengaluru pitch, but it might not have been a mistake after all. With better technique — which incorporated the defensive shot as an equal partner in batting — India might have survived till lunch on the first day of the action. And then, as New Zealand showed when they batted, it would have been a different game altogether.The modern batter’s refusal to pack defence in his armoury might make for exciting viewing, but as coach Gautam Gambhir pointed out when he took over, “There will be days when we’ll get bundled out for 100.” ...

20Oct

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‘He doesn’t have a gym body but…’: Mohammad Kaif after Sarfaraz Khan’s 150-run knock vs New Zealand – Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has once again come forward to applaud young batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan, whose determined 150-run knock in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand has earned widespread praise. Kaif emphasized that Sarfaraz's fitness should not be a factor in team selection, saying the young cricketer’s skills far outweigh aesthetic expectations.Referring to a previous post about Sarfaraz’s challenging childhood on X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, "I have always maintained Sarfaraz shouldn't be kept out because of fitness. He doesn't have a gym body but can bat for hours. Cricket is a game that accommodates all."Sarfaraz's gritty century on day four of the Bengaluru Test came as a crucial rescue act for India...

19Oct

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When Sachin Tendulkar’s helpful gesture left the bowler scratching his head – Times of India

Allan Donald and Sachin Tendulkar (X Photo) In 1996, the Indian cricket team toured South Africa. Dodda Ganesh, a member of the team, faced challenges with English language comprehension. Sachin Tendulkar recounted an experience during the tour, stating, "Kuch fikar nahi karna, aur darna nahi, just go on the front foot." Tendulkar mentioned Ganesh had a habit of smiling regardless of the conversation and often called him 'sir,' despite Tendulkar's request otherwise.Tendulkar provided Ganesh with advice about facing the bowler Allan Donald. He said, “Dodda, first four balls will be outswingers. Then, maybe the next two balls—one bouncer and one length ball. Donald bowled a couple of deliveries, and then said 'I’m going to hit you there' or something like that.”After the over, Tendulkar and ...

16Oct

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Anil Kumble wants this India player to open in Australia in Rohit Sharma’s absence | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble has voiced his opinion on who should open for India in Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test in Perth.The former India head coach believes that KL Rahul is the ideal candidate to step up in such a scenario and has backed Shubman Gill to excel at the No. 3 spot.With Rohit likely to miss the first Test due to personal reasons, Kumble has suggested that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rahul should open, keeping Gill at No.3.Mohammed Shami situation: Who exactly is not telling the truth? | Beyond The BoundaryKumble believes this combination would maintain balance, as Gill has adapted well to the one-down position. Gill’s notable stint as an opener includes h...

14Oct

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir’s top 5 intense confrontations reflecting his passion for the game | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Kamran Akmal (AP Photo) Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, celebrates his 43rd birthday today. Gambhir is best known for his standout performances in two major ICC white ball finals. He played pivotal roles by scoring 97 runs in the ODI World Cup 2011 and 76 runs in the T20I World Cup 2007, which are key highlights in Indian cricket history.Gambhir’s passion for cricket is well-known.He often displays his competitive side on the field, which has led to several heated exchanges.As Gambhir celebrates his birthday, here are Gautam Gambhir's top 5 heated exchanges driven by his competitive zeal.1. Gautam Gambhir vs Andre NeilIn an ODI match between India and South Africa, India was set a target of 170 runs. During the chase, India lost an earl...

13Oct

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‘Kya hoga bhai’: Sanju Samson reveals his comeback story after ‘two ducks’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Life hasn't been a smooth journey for Sanju Samson, and the talented batter has faced his share of setbacks. Following his century against Bangladesh in the third T20I in Hyderabad on Saturday, Samson reflected on his performances and acknowledged that he now has a better grasp of how to manage pressure.Samson expressed his gratitude to the Indian cricket team for continuing to believe in him, especially after his back-to-back ducks in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.Although India won that series 3-0, questions were raised about Samson's form.However, Samson was handed another opportunity in the T20I series against Bangladesh, and this time, the Kerala batter delivered something extraordinary. He stole the spotlight with a blistering century, scoring...

12Oct

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Fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj takes charge as DSP in Telangana – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian men's cricket team player Mohammed Siraj on Saturday officially took charge as deputy superindent of Police (DSP) of Telangana. Siraj assumed office at the Telangana director general of police (DGP) office, in the presence of Telangana DGP Jitender, along with other high-ranking officials.Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced in July a residential plot and a government job for Siraj when the latter met him after India's T20 World Cup victory in Barbados.Revanth Reddy congratulated Siraj "for displaying his amazing talent in international cricket".During a recent state assembly session, the chief minister highlighted Siraj's achievements and his role in India's T20 World Cup triumph. He said that the Group-I job offered to the international cricketer would all...

9Oct

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Watch: Hardik Pandya pulls off a stunning running catch | Cricket News – Times of India

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya delivered a powerful performance in the second T20I against Bangladesh, scoring 32 runs off 19 balls. He further showcased his athletic skills with a crucial running catch that dismissed Rishad.Following a strong outing by the Indian batters, the bowlers maintained pressure throughout the game. Spinner Varun Chakravarty played a significant role, giving away only 19 runs and taking two wickets in his four overs.During Chakravarty's over, Rishad, who had accumulated 9 runs, aimed for a boundary. His shot seemed well-placed, but Pandya's quick movement and athleticism allowed him to cover the distance and take a remarkable running catch. Pandya almost covered 27 metres .Watch: Pandya takes an extraordinary running catch on the fieldIndian cricket team scored 221/9 in...

8Oct

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Axar Patel announces wife Meha’s pregnancy with a heartwarming video – Watch | Off the field News – Times of India

Axar Patel with wife Meha (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel shared the joyous news of his wife Meha Patel's pregnancy through an heartwarming video on his official social media handle on Monday. The video captures touching moments of the couple, expressing their excitement as they prepare to welcome their first child.Axar, who tied the knot with Meha, a nutritionist and dietician, in a lavish ceremony in Vadodara in January 2023, shared the video on Instagram with the caption, "A great joy is coming." The couple’s announcement has been met with a flurry of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow cricketers.WATCH:In a recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, along with his teammates from the Indian cricket team, Axar playfully hinted that some exciting news...

8Oct

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‘They would drop him’: Former India opener’s warning for Sanju Samson after the batter’s performance in Gwalior against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

Sanju Samson plays a shot during the first T20I between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is again aiming for a permanent spot in the Indian cricket team, despite making his international debut nine years ago in 2015. With the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the shortest-format of the game, the new leadership - head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav- has decided to experiment with Samson as an opener in the T20I series against Bangladesh.In the first match of the series at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, Samson opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma. Samson, displaying his timing and technique, scored 29 runs off 19 balls but did not make a large impact as he was dism...

8Oct

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Hardik Pandya’s heartwarming moment with son Agastya: ‘Got my hands full…’ – Watch | Off the field News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya with son Agastya and his nephew, Kavir. (Photo credit - Pandya's Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been spending quality time with his son, Agastya, following his separation from Natasa Stankovic earlier this year. In a heartwarming post shared on his social media handle on Monday, the 30-year-old cricketer posted a video and a picture with Agastya and his nephew, Kavir. The images appear to be from a school function, capturing moments of fun and affection.Accompanying the post, Hardik wrote a touching caption: "Got my hands full (of love)," expressing his joy in reconnecting with his son. Towards the end of September, Hardik reunited with son, Agastya, for the first time since his confirmed divorce in July, ending months of speculat...

22Sep

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First time in 92 years! India achieve a historic milestone in Test cricket with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's cricket team has achieved a new milestone in Test cricket by defeating Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai on Sunday. This victory means India now have for the first time more wins than losses in their 92-year Test history. They achieved this grand milestone with 179 wins, which is one more than their 178 losses in Test matches.This positions India among the few elite teams in the world who have ever accomplished this feat.In Test cricket's 147-year history, only seven teams have ever had more wins than losses at some point. Currently, only five teams have this record. India in Tests -- Matches: 580 | Won: 179 | Lost: 178 | Draw: 222 | Tied: 1Apart from India, these teams are Australia, England, South Africa, and Pakistan. Australia's record is particularly strong...

19Sep

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‘Indian team will benefit from what Gambhir is…’: Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in Gautam Gambhir, who has taken over the role. During a media interaction at the launch event of 'Roombr,' a 'Digital Classroom' provider, Dravid shared his thoughts on his successor.Gambhir, a former opening batsman for India, commenced his coaching stint by leading the team on their tour of Sri Lanka, which took place in July and August."He (Gambhir) has got a lot of experience, as a player also he has played a lot, he obviously coached quite a bit. I am sure he will be great," said Dravid, who coached India to the T20 World Cup title in June."In any situation everyone brings his own experience and knowledge to the table. I am sure the team will benefit from everything that Gautam brings to them with his team," he ...

14Sep

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There will never be any dull moment with Gautam Gambhir around: Ajay Jadeja | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajay Jadeja, a former Indian batsman, believes that Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, will encourage the team to adopt a proactive and assertive style of play in the forthcoming Test series against Bangladesh, which consists of two matches. Jadeja is of the opinion that Gambhir will not permit the opposing team to seize the upper hand at any point during the series.The Test series, which is set to commence on September 19 in Chennai, will be followed by a series of three T20 International matches between the two nations. "It is very clear, his approach is aggressive. One thing is sure, there will never be a dull moment with him around, he will always try something. He will do what he believes," Jadeja told reporters, as quoted by PTI, whe...

14Sep

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‘My responsibility is to support…’: India bowling coach Morne Morkel aims for small improvements | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI Former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, recently appointed as India's bowling coach, is set to work with the existing system rather than changing it drastically. The former South African fast bowler, with 544 international wickets, has joined the Indian cricket team before their series against Bangladesh.Morkel expressed his admiration for India's cricket structure, highlighting its efficiency and professionalism.Speaking to BCCI.TV, he said his objective is to "protect and improve" the current setup with minor changes."We are quite lucky to have quality senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. They will lead the charge, and my responsibility is to support them," Morkel said.He emphasized the importance of building trust and relati...

13Sep

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Indian cricketers arrive in Chennai for first Test against Bangladesh – Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers arrived in Chennai on Thursday night for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The first Test match is scheduled to start on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This series marks India’s return to Test cricket after the T20 World Cup.Key players Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul were seen boarding the team bus, indicating their return to the Test format. Bumrah has not played a Test since his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Pant is making his comeback after a severe car accident in December 2022. Rahul, who missed the England series due to injury, also rejoined the team.WATCH:The team, led by Rohit Sharma, includes experienced players such as Virat Kohli. Kohli is returning to Test cricket after...